on the game
idiom
British, informal
: working as a prostitute
She always had a lot of money, but I didn't know she was on the game.
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Caitlin Clark is not just a record-setting athlete, but a cultural icon who has had a profound impact on the game.
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Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
In addition to the two classic projects, The Notorious B.I.G. also left an impression on the game with several amazing verses on both his own body of work, and his collaborators as well.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 May 2024
Green’s high basketball IQ and impact on the game stood out.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
Rao, who works on the game’s design and mechanics, said player feedback was crucial to the success of Hades.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Turn the wheels on the game board to reveal hidden secrets, watch out for dark mark cards, and make your accusations in Dumbledore’s office.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Each portrait captured not just a moment, but a legacy—a testament to the impact these athletes have left on the game and the culture.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Another person then put an $80,000 parlay on the game, betting that Porter would underperform.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
That's because most caddies working PGA Tour games are former professional players with a wealth of knowledge on the game.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
In addition to the two classic projects, The Notorious B.I.G. also left an impression on the game with several amazing verses on both his own body of work, and his collaborators as well.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 May 2024
Green’s high basketball IQ and impact on the game stood out.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
Rao, who works on the game’s design and mechanics, said player feedback was crucial to the success of Hades.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Turn the wheels on the game board to reveal hidden secrets, watch out for dark mark cards, and make your accusations in Dumbledore’s office.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Each portrait captured not just a moment, but a legacy—a testament to the impact these athletes have left on the game and the culture.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Another person then put an $80,000 parlay on the game, betting that Porter would underperform.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024
That's because most caddies working PGA Tour games are former professional players with a wealth of knowledge on the game.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
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“On the game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20game. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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